Telescopic radiator cabinet



Oct. 3, 1 933. R. H. WARD 1,928,745

TELESCOPIC RADIATOR CABINET Filed Aug. 8. 1929 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Oct. 3,1933. R. H'. WARD TELESCOPIC RADIATOR CABINET 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 FiledAug. e, 1929 Patented Oct. 3, 1933 UNITED STATES;

1,928,745HV v' TELEsooPro RADIATOR CABINET Richard H. Ward, QueensVillage, N. Y.,-assignor Y, to Edward C; Bowers.r and Charles L.Feldman, `'receivers for Wickwire Spencer Steel Company,

New York, vN. Y., a corporation of Massachusetts Application August 8,1929. Serial No. 384,459

' lc claims. (or. 237-79) l The present invention relates to radiatorcovers and embodies, more specifically, an improved cover which isconstructed sov that portions thereof telescope to permit it to beadjusted for radia- 5 tors of various sizes. c

As a recent development in house furnishings,

radiators are now being provided .with covers u apparent Vandextensivedevelopment in this line has been seriously hampered by reason thereof.

An object ofV the present invention is to provide a radiator cover whichis constructed in such manner that portions thereof 'maybe standard-Vized and-used in all covers regardless of the size' and shape thereof.

A further object of the invention is to provide a radiator cover whichmay be adjusted to a varying number of sizes in order that it maybe used26on radiators of various sizes. Y

A further object of the invention is to provide an, adjustable radiatorcover, the top of whichis hinged` sol `that it may bel removed orAlifted to inspect the radiator.' Y

A further object of the invention is to provide a'radiator construction,portions `of which telescope to permit the cover to be extended orcollapsed as desired.

Further objects, not speciiically enumerated above, will be apparent asthe invention is described in greater detail in connection with theaccompanying drawings,wherein:

Figure 1 is a View in front elevation, partly broken away, showing aradiator cover constructed in accordance with the present invention.Figure 2 is a view in section, taken on line 2-2 of Figure 1, andlooking inthe direction of the arrows.

of Figure 1, and looking in the direction ofthe arrows. Y Y

Figure 4 isa view in section, taken on line 4 4 of Figure 1, and lookingin the direction of the sliparrows. v

Figure 5 is a view in section, taken on line '5 5 of Figure 2, andlooking in the direction of the arrows. v Y

Figure 6 is a View in section, taken on line 6-6 i of Figure 1, andlooking in the direction of the arrows. Y

king telescopically engaged by intermediate sections 11u'I and dl,respectively. Flanges b3 and Figure 3 is a View in section, taken online 3 3 Figure 711s a segmental view showing a modied radiator cabinetwhich is extensible vertically. 1 Referring to the above drawings, itwill be seen that the radiator cover is formed from a plurality of'elements which are stamped from a sheet of 60 metal." These elements.include end plates a which'are formed with projecting front and rearcorners a and a2, respectively. Pedestals a3 are provided' forsupporting the end platesupon a floor and the` end plates arespacedapart at the l front by top andi bottom railsband b',respectively. These top and bottom rails are formed with a plurality ofbayonet slots b2- which engage headed pins a4 provided on the innervsides of thel front and rear portions of the cornersa and a2,respectively. yLock plates cA are formed' of angle iron sections andprovided' with bayonet slots corresponding to the slotsV b2. Afterthe-slots'A b2 have been engaged with ythe studs a* the lock4 platescare applied thereto tosecure the top and 75 bottom rails to the endplates.

The rear of the radiator cover isformed with a top raild, similar inconstructionand manner of securing Vto the end plates, to front toprail' b.l Below the rear top rail, and in substantially the same planetherewith, is a back plate d which is secured to the rear of the endplates in a. manner similar to that of securing the top rail d thereto,as clearlyV shown in Figure 5. Y j

Each'top rail is formed preferably of three sections, viz; two endsections b3 and d3, respectively, and intermediate sections b4 Yand d4,respectively. The intermediate sections are flanged at b5' and d5,respectively, to engage the end sections b3 telescopically. In thismanner, the top rails may be extended to accommodate radiators ofvarious lengths. In like manner, the bottom rail b and the back plate dare formed of end sections b6 and d6, respectively, such sections bed8are formed on the intermediate'sections of the bottom Vrail and the backplate, respectively, and engage the corresponding portions ofthe endsections of these elements in order that they may be mountedtelescopically with respect to each other.

From the foregoing construction, it will be apparent that the end platesa may be spaced a desired distance apart by extending or collapsing thesections of the top rails, bottom rail and back plate. The elementsthereof may be assembled or taken down quickly and may be manufacturedin standard shapes for use with all types of radiatom.` The back plated' is solid in order that I0 it mayreflect heat out through the front ofthe cover in the desired fashion.

To afford the desired ornamental effect and,

at the same time permit the radiation of heat 5 from the radiator, afront plate e is provided and preferably grilled in a manner to providethe desired artistic effect, as well aspermit 'the free radiation ofheat from the radiator. vThis frontl plate is preferably'formed ofasingle piece and it is contemplated that these pieces be manufacturedin a desired number of standard sizes so` that the appropriate sizes maybe taken for the radiator to be covered and thus provide a more completeand finished structure. The ends of the o front plate may be received ingrooves a5, formed in the front corners and extendingA between the topand bottom rails as clearly shown in Figures 2 and 4. In this manner, afinished cabinet eflfect is provided and the resulting structure is 2ocomplete in every detail.

A cover ,f is formedof end sections f and an intermediate section f2,these sectionshaving oo operating flanges f and f4, respectively, inor-A der 'that they may be mounted ,telescopically The downwardlyextending portions o f the sections preferably overhang the sides andends in order that the desired effect may be provided and` the cover ispreferably hinged to the end plates onheaded, studs as@ For thispurpose, brackets fiare mounted on the end sections and provided withnotches f6 whichn engage the headedk studs aG-and permitthe swinging ofthe top about such studs as an axis. It will be seen that thesebracketsY extend rearwardly in order that Tthe rear top edgeA of the endplates and top rail maynot interfere with the swinging movement ofvthetop. After the-top is extended the required amount to permitthenotches f to engage the studs a6, and such engagement hasbeen effected,

* further extension ofthe section is prevented by the heads on thestuds, l

From the foregoing descriptionit will be apparent that a radiator coverhasbeen provided which is `manufactured from a. pluralityv ofstandardized parts and is adapted to be varied in size to accommodateradiators of different sizes. Thesections thereof are adapted totelescope longitudinally to accommodate varying lengths of radiators andare assembled and taken down quickly and easily by means oftheconstruction described above. If desired, the radiator cover may be madeto extend in a vertical direction, as shown in Figure '7, Vwherein thevends plates are vto Y the end plates, and means to secure the rails to`formed of upper and lowerLsections y and g2, refV spectively, joinedtelescopically by intermediate sections g3. Thesesections may"be securedin position by lock nuts which will prevent collapsing thereof due tothe weight of the upper sections.

While the invention has been described with specific reference rto theaccompanying drawings, itis not to be'limited, save as defined in theappended claims. Y

I claim as my invention:

1. A radiator cabinet having a cover and comprising end plates, frontrails each comprising endV sections and an intermediate sectiontelescopcally engaged, a front plate extending between the rails, atelescopic back plate carried by the end plates.

2V. A radiator cabinet having a cover and comprising end plates, frontrails each comprising end sections and an intermediate sectiontelescopically engaged, a front plate extending between the rails, aback platecarried by the end plates, andv means to secure the rails tothe end plates.

prising end plates, front rails each comprising end sections and anrintermediate section telescopically engaged, a front plate extendingbetween the rails, and means to secure the rails to the end plates. v

5. A radiator cabinet comprising end plates, front rails each comprisinga plurality of sections formed to engage telescopically wherebythesections may be moved with respect to each other, a front platemounted between the frontrails, and means to removably secure the railsto the end plates.

,6. A radiator cabinet including a cover and comprising end plates,lfront rails comprising a 120 plurality of sections, said sectionsincluding means to secure the same together adjustably, the rails havingslots formed therein, pins on the v end plates engaging the slots in therails, slotted lock plates engaging the pins to hold the end platestothe rails, and front plates mounted between front rails,

ARICHARD H. WARD.

